Associations to the word «Arsine»

Wiktionary

ARSINE, noun. (inorganic compound) (uncountable) A compound of arsenic and hydrogen, AsH3, a colorless and exceedingly poisonous gas, having an odor like garlic.
ARSINE, noun. (organic chemistry) (countable) Any organic derivative of this compound, or of diarsane, triarsane etc.
ARSINE OXIDE, noun. (inorganic compound) (organic chemistry) The derivative of arsine H3As=O, or its organic derivatives.
ARSINE OXIDES, noun. Plural of arsine oxide

Dictionary definition

ARSINE, noun. A poisonous colorless flammable gas used in organic synthesis and to dope transistors and as a poison gas in warfare.

Wise words

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John Locke